Posts Tagged ‘White Marlin Open’
White Marlin Open – Day 1
UPDATED – 08/07/23 11:30pm – The scales closed about 20 minutes early as stormy weather began to roll into Ocean City. The first day of fishing at the White Marlin Open saw 378 boats go out and a lot of tuna brought in to be weighed – including the leader – a 199 pound big…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Joins Sport Fishing Championship
The White Marlin Open has announced that it will join Sport Fishing Championship’s Billfish Championship Series beginning in August of this year. SFC, the governing body of saltwater tournament fishing, will host its annual Atlantic Division Championship at the White Marlin Open tournament, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. White Marlin Open Tournament…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Tournament Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The White Marlin Open will celebrate its 50th Anniversary tournament week with a new $50,000 added entry category. The tournament will take place from August 7th through August 11th, when anglers will have the opportunity to hook a record-breaking white and blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, swordfish, or dolphin. In addition, the Marlin Fest beach event…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Prepares for 50th Anniversary After Memorable 2022 Tournament
It was a White Marlin Open for the ages… The final payout for the record prize-winning fish at the White Marlin Open: $4,536,926. It was won by the Billfisher out of Ocean City and Jeremy Duffie of Bethesda on the final day of the tournament Friday. The winning fish is a White Marlin weighing 77.5…
Read More77.5-Pound White Marlin Wins $4.5-Million at White Marlin Open
A world record has been set at the White Marlin Open for a prize-winning fish: a 77.5- pound white marlin, caught on the fifth and final day of the tournament. Ocean City – based Billfisher with a Bethesda fisherman qualify for a $4.5-million prize, as it’s also worth money in other categories. The first qualifying…
Read MoreMarlin Make It to Scales on 4th Day of White Marlin Open
On day 4 of the White Marlin Open in Ocean City, there are finally marlin that qualify for prize money. A 511-pound Blue Marlin taken by a Maryland fisherman fishing out of Fenwick Island is the first and so far only qualifier in the blue marlin division, and would be worth $960-thousand. A Texas angler…
Read MoreAfter 3 Days, Tuna Tops Leaderboard at White Marlin Open
352 boats went out to fish Thursday on the 4th day of The White Marlin Open. 292 boats were out Wednesday. The lead changed quickly in the category of Tuna Wednesday. A 247-and-a-half pound big eye tuna now tops the leaderboard in the tuna division, caught by Southern C’s of Ocean City. The tuna could…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Underway – Scales Busy with Tuna
White Marlin Open – first boat into the scales Monday afternoon was the 10-4 Joker out of Chincoteague with a qualifying dolphin weighing in at 29 pounds. Multiple boats came into the scales – with a lot of yellowfin tuna, a qualifying wahoo – but so far (at 7pm) no white or blue marlin –…
Read More408 Boats Sign Up for White Marlin Open
408 boats are registered to take part in the 49th annual White Marlin Open, which begins today in Ocean City.Each boat is permitted to fish on any three of the five fishing days through this Friday. Up to $8.6-million in prize money is up for grabs. An estimated 292 boats were out fishing Monday.In addition…
Read MoreSeason’s 1st White Marlin Catch Worth $5,000
White Marlin excitement is building in Ocean City. The first White Marlin caught this season is worth $5,000 to Kevin Gibbs, who reeled in the marlin June 7th aboard the “Wrecker” vessel, captained by Jeremy Blunt. Gibbs then released the white marlin.Gibbs received a $5,000 check at this week’s meeting of Mayor and Council. “Ocean…
Read MoreNJ Angler Breaks Newly Set Maryland Swordfish Record at WMO
A New Jersey angler is now the second officially recognized state record holder for swordfish, which he caught during the White Marlin Open on August 6 at Ocean City. Jake Bertonazzi broke the state’s nearly two-week-old record for the Atlantic Division with a 318.5-pound swordfish — Xiphias gladius — caught while participating in the White Marlin Open, roughly 60…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Frenzy Forecast At White Marlin Open
Boats are heading out for the final day of the 48th White Marlin Open in Ocean City. On day four, the “Reel Chaos” hauled in a 60-pound tuna worth $85,000 in prize money, and the daily dolphin prize of $20,000 was a 25-pounder caught by Will Emmert on the “Boy’s Toy.” The Fender Bender’s opening-day…
Read MoreVIDEO | Fishing Crew Rescued On 1st Day Of White Marlin Open
Update: The Coast Guard Tuesday released an account of Monday’s rescue at sea: The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of six people on Monday, 60 miles east of Chincoteague, Virginia, with the help of a good Samaritan. No injuries were reported, but the 34-foot pleasure craft was determined to be unrecoverable. Watchstanders at Coast Guard…
Read MorePotential Prize-Winners Hauled In On 1st Day Of White Marlin Open
It was a busy day at the scales as the first day of the White Marlin Open draws to a close. An 82-and-a-half pound white marlin brought in by a Virginia Beach man is currently worth $4.9-million. Another Virginia Beach Team hauled in a 559-and-a-half pound blue marlin currently worth $800,000 in prize money. Four…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Draws 444 Boats, Offers $9-Million In Prize Money
The 2021 White Marlin Open looks to be a record-setter, with $9-million in prize money on the line and 444 boats registered for the fishing tournament in Ocean City. Each of the boats can choose any three of the five fishing days to take to the water. Boats parade daily through the Inlet starting at…
Read More97-Pound White Marlin Takes Top Prize at White Marlin Open
The 2020 White Marlin Open was one to remember. Numerous logistical adjustments had to be made due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tropical Storm Isaias discouraged many boaters from entering the water before, during and immediately after the actual event. Much of the action took place in the final four days of the Ocean City event,…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Extends Fishing Tournament To Aug. 9th
The White Marlin Open in Ocean City, billed as the World’s Largest Billfish Tournament, is adding several days. The forecast of possible inclement weather offshore early next week leads organizers to extend the fishing tournament through Sunday August 9th. The White Marlin Open officially begins Monday. Harbour Island Marina will not be open for spectators…
Read MoreA Big Change For Spectators At White Marlin Open
The long-standing tradition of crowds gathering at Harbour Island in Ocean City for the White Marlin Open weigh-in will go away this year. Organizers of the fishing tournament held each August say the new viewing location at the 3rd Street recreation complex will be the only viewing spot open to the public. Harbour Island will…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open To Reduce Spectator Capacity At Weigh-Ins
The White Marlin Open has announced several safety protocols for the upcoming tournament in Ocean City. Organizers have been working with the Worceter County Health Department to develop protocols and guidelines. The number of spectators at the Harbour island weigh-ins will be significantly reduced. A recreation field will be used for a family-friendly gathering at…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open May Add Virtual Viewing Spot
The White Marlin Open is looking to sail on this summer in Ocean City. During a Council work session Tuesday, members were updated on the Open’s progress in dealing with the parameters of the COVID-19 pandemic as the event draws closer. Its legal counsel Joe Moore also said about 25 additional boats are interested in…
Read MoreUPDATED: 45th Annual White Marlin Open A Record Breaker!
UPDATED – 8-11-18 – The 45th White Marlin Open ended with a close finish with two white marlins weighing in at 83 pounds to take first and second place. Pascual Jimenez from Mexico takes home $2.58-million after he brought in his marlin on the last day of the event. (The rules state that if there…
Read MoreUSCG Rescues Crew Member with Health Issue from “Relentless”
On Wednesday a US Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a man from a fishing boat . The boat was about 70 miles southeast of Cape May. Crew members on the “Relentless” reported that a crew member was having chest pains and needed medical attention.  The victim was about 4 hours from port at a offshore fishing…
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